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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 997.50 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 997.50 and 340.52 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 997.50 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/997.50 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 997.50 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 339,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,668.70/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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